This news story from U.S.A. Today sounds like something out of a novel I once read wrote: More families, friends move in together. They even refer to it as “doubling up.” A hat tip to Jeff S. for sending us the link.
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I recently placed a small order with L.L. Bean Company. When it arrived, I was disgusted to see that they are now selling some clothes that are made in mainland China. My advice is that if you place an order with them only do so by phone, and insist that they omit any items made in China. (See my previous post about the laogai prison factory system in China.)
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Dr. G.S. found the web site for the El Paso Energy Association. “There are multiple resources for off grid energy resources, including links to external sites devoted to straw bale house construction, et cetera.”
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House May Block Food Safety Bill Over Senate Error. This is good news. Please contact your Congresscritters and ask them to stop this bad piece of legislation via “blue slipping” or any other means! (Among other things, the Senate version violates Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution.)